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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.87, 6,070.82 and 2,075.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.87, 6,070.82 and 2,075.49 is: 3,111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.87 : 6,070.82 = 2,075.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.87/6,070.82 = 2,075.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.87x = 6,070.82 × 2,075.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.87x = 12,599,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599,915.82/4,049.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.19

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